The fapublishes new strategy to grow sport

The Football Association (FA) has launched a five-year, landmark strategy to grow and develop grassroots football in England.

Called A Thriving Grassroots Game, the new strategy aims to support sustainable growth over the next four years, with projections anticipating a further 220,000 new players across 15,000 new teams by 2028.

The strategy has been developed in collaboration with the County FA network and follows what the FA describes as “the biggest ever consultation process with the grassroots game across England”.

The new strategy outlines three key drivers to deliver on the game changer priorities: • Support thriving community clubs • Connect and serve participants • Progress the game’s governance

FA CEO, Mark Bullingham, said: “Football has incredible power to unite communities.” For a full report on the new strategy, see page 46.